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Raw Fruit Tarts

A healthier, no-bake alternative to traditional fruit tarts made with a creamy cashew sweet cream and topped with fresh fruits.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 tarts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For Cashew Sweet Cream
  • 1 cup unsalted cashews, soaked for at least 1 hour Soaking enhances creaminess.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 pieces Medjool dates, pitted Essential for natural sweetness.
  • a dash cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons water, divided Use as needed for blending.
For the Crust
  • 1 cup almonds or walnuts (or a combination)
  • 5 pieces Medjool dates These can be the same dates used for the cream.
  • 1-2 tablespoons water, as needed Add if the mixture is too dry.
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup kiwi, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup strawberries, chopped
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup mango, chopped

Method
 

Preparation of Cashew Sweet Cream
  1. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews. In a blender, combine the cashews, vanilla extract, Medjool dates, a dash of cinnamon, and one tablespoon of water. Blend until smooth. If it’s too thick, add the second tablespoon of water gradually until you achieve a creamy consistency.
  2. You can use it right away or refrigerate it for a few hours to thicken even more.
Making the Crust
  1. In a food processor, combine the nuts and the dates until they are well mixed but still chunky. If needed, add one tablespoon of water and process until a dough forms. If you find the mixture too dry, add more water gradually.
Chilling the Dough
  1. Cover the crust mixture and place it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to help it firm up.
Preparing the Fruits
  1. While the crust is chilling, wash, peel, and chop all your fruits. Set aside.
Assembling the Tarts
  1. Line tart molds with parchment paper or saran wrap for easy removal later. Press about 1/4 inch of crust dough firmly into each mold.
  2. Fill each tartlet with the cashew sweet cream, leveling it out to the rim. Top with an even distribution of your chopped fruits (about 1/3 cup per tartlet).
Chilling and Serving
  1. Carefully lift the edges of the parchment paper or saran wrap to remove the tarts from their molds. Place the tarts on a flat surface. You can prepare these a couple of hours ahead, covering them and storing in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.

Notes

Store Raw Fruit Tarts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Prepare the cashew cream and crust a few days in advance for convenience.